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Gretchen Saathoff
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  • Amherst, MA
  • United States
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Hi Everyone, I want to let you all know about my new E-book!  It's called "Goal-oriented Practice:  How to Avoid Traps and Become a Confident Performer"My goal is to reach performers, teachers, and s…

Tagged: education, practicing, teaching, performing, music

Started Aug 10

Feeling stuck? Help has arrived!

Hi Everyone, I want to let you all know about my new E-book!  It's called "Goal-oriented Practice:  How to Avoid Traps and Become a Confident Performer"My goal is to reach performers, teachers, and s…

Tagged: education, practicing, teaching, performing, music

Started Aug 10

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Hi Everyone, Happy Spring!  I hope you're all enjoying the opportunity to ditch the winter layers.On my blog, there are some new entries:"How to navigate all the way to the concert" ~ about dealing w…

Started Mar 23

Lots of updates!

Hi Everyone, During this past week, I've added several posts to my blog.First came a travelogue about my trip to play a concert in NY.  This is in the form of several short posts, sent from my cell p…

Started Mar 7

 

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Gretchen Saathoff added 2 discussions
August 10
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Blog updates
Hi Everyone, Happy Spring!  I hope you're all enjoying the opportunity to ditch the winter layers.On my blog, there are some new entries:"How to navigate all the way to the concert" ~ about dealing w/things that keep getting in the way;"Travelogue,…
March 22
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Lots of updates!
Hi Everyone, During this past week, I've added several posts to my blog.First came a travelogue about my trip to play a concert in NY.  This is in the form of several short posts, sent from my cell phone.Poll results and THE ANSWER appear in "A Tale…
March 6
Gretchen Saathoff replied to Gretchen Saathoff's discussion 'Playing well with others'
Hi Kelly! Thanks for your comment! I agree completely. Isn't it amazing what we all forget sometimes? Take care, Gretchen
February 26
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February 21
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"Ethics in booking, rehearsing, and performing concerts"
Hi! Happy Valentine's Day! I'm feeling GOOD because a 17-yr.-old violinist I played for WON the Windham Orchestra Concerto Competition in Brattleboro, VT today! I think she had them with the first note. : ) Her name is Elena Yasinski, and her teach…
February 14
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"The Hack"
Hi Everyone, New blog post!Read this, but don't be a hack!  How do YOU keep your edge?Gretchenhttp://bit.ly/1ZobsF
February 6
Catherine Guthrie and Gretchen Saathoff are now friends
January 31
Gretchen Saathoff replied to Gretchen Saathoff's discussion '"Artistic temperament"'
Hi Catherine, Thanks for your comments! I agree. "Diva behavior" can be useful at times ~ I'd say it's about the same as a respectable New York hissy fit. However, that doesn't work where I live now. The postcard is via Flickr, of a family of ope…
January 31
Catherine Guthrie replied to Gretchen Saathoff's discussion '"Artistic temperament"'
I think playing any instrument can really bring out your emotions... which is a good thing. Even frustration is good sometimes. So I'd call that "artistic temperament" ...... but maybe "diva behavior" is when you take it a little too far. =) PS. I…
January 31
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"Artistic temperament"
Hi! My new blog post discusses "diva behavior" and "artistic temperament."  Same thing?Please read and comment!Many thanks.Gretchenhttp://bit.ly/1ZobsF
January 31
Gretchen Saathoff replied to Gretchen Saathoff's discussion 'New blog post: "Following my own advice"'
Hi Ann Marie, Sounds like you've found something that works very well! Thanks for your comments. I'd love to hear your viola sometime! Gretchen
January 27
Ann Marie Cordial replied to Gretchen Saathoff's discussion 'New blog post: "Following my own advice"'
Gretchen - I hired a personal trainer several years ago, and my posture, stamina, and form was GREAT as a direct result. I had to maintain and show her a food log, so my diet was being monitored as well. I never felt or played better. Before practi…
January 27
Gretchen Saathoff added a discussion
New blog post: "Following my own advice"
Hi Everyone! This post is about reclaiming daily practice, booking concerts, eating mindfully, and exercising intelligently after an extended, unplanned break.Have you experienced this situation?  How did you handle it?Please visit!  Comments always…
January 25
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January 16
Gretchen Saathoff replied to Gretchen Saathoff's discussion 'New Year! New blog post! "How do you return to practicing following a hiatus?"'
Hi Ann Marie, Sounds terrific! Some serious work w/o pushing it, plus something fun for motivation. I think it's very important to start off without putting pressure on ourselves. All pressure all the time would make me want to quit! Gretchen
January 13

Profile Information

My Instrument(s)
other
My involvement with string music
Professional musician
Music I like to play
Traditional, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Opera
Music I like to listen to
Traditional, Bluegrass/folk, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Opera
I'm looking for people to play music with
Yes
Where I like to play
Chamber ensemble, soloist
My involvement with Strings magazine
no involvement at this time
My involvement with allthingsstrings.com
do not visit

My instrument = "Other?"

My instrument is the piano! Ah, the limitations of multiple choice....

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At 3:45pm on January 3, 2010, Diane Allen said…
Thanks - my friends were on the side making funny faces at me during that picture!
At 5:12pm on November 18, 2009, Gail Tivendale said…
Hi Gretchen. I also read your pose about the ergonomic viola which was very interesting. The lead viola player in my state's orchestra has one and I had no idea what it was all about but now I know!
 
 
 

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